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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.02, 1,187.82 and 304.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.02, 1,187.82 and 304.80 is: 457.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.02 : 1,187.82 = 304.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.02/1,187.82 = 304.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.02x = 1,187.82 × 304.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.02x = 362,047.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,047.54/792.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.12

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